“A Collective Economic Rise in Asia and World Class Art From Around The World”
Art Basel Hong Kong concluded its five-day run from March 26-29, cementing Hong Kong’s position as a thriving art ecosystem and reaffirming its position as a global cultural nexus for the arts. This year’s edition, held at the Hong Kong Exhibition Center, attracted over 91,000 attendees from around the world during both VIP and public days.
The 2025 edition further signaled promising shifts in Asia’s market with more than 240 galleries from 42 countries and territories participating it drew prominent private collectors and art patrons from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines.
“This year’s edition not only featured a diverse and innovative program but also underscored our deep commitment to nurturing Asia’s thriving art ecosystem. As we continue to redefine cultural narratives and ignite new creative possibilities, we remain dedicated to supporting the future of the contemporary art scene in Asia.” – Angelle Siyang-Le, Director of Art Basel Hong Kong.
The fair included several talks and cultural experiences, such as the Exchange Circle and Conversations with renowned artists and esteemed patrons from around the world. Notably, Swire Properities also supported numerous installations around the exhibition center. Aside from that, performances by several artists, including Mayunkiki and the MGM Discoveries Art Prize ceremony, were just a few of the many exciting programs happening at that time.
The overall have mentality with each gallery followed a fresh approach, presenting legacy icons alongside edgy emerging voices, which created a dialogue between legacy and experimentation that felt both ambitious yet deeply rooted. This further demonstrated a unified commitment, further demonstrating the Asian market.
ELETOM Magazine had the privilege to cover this event, and with this, a rundown of our highlights from Art Basel Hong Kong 2025
Samsung x Marc Dennis
Renowned for his hyper-realistic paintings, Marc Dennis shared insights into his distinctive artistic practice, which fuses classical Old Master techniques with contemporary themes to create provocative and enduring work. “ulike in traditional museums, Samsung Art TVs allow people to spend as much time as they want with artworks,”” Dennis noted. “That matters to me because my work is rich in detail.”” His collaboration with Samsung underscores how technology can deepen our interaction with art.
Alisan Fine Arts
Created by Alice King in 1981, Alisan Fine Arts is one of Hong Kong’sfirst trailblazing galleries which focused on the promotion of Chinese Contemporary and New Ink Art, linking artists from the Chinese diaspora, alongside names from Hong Kong and mainland China.
BASTIAN Gallery
Known worldwide, BASTIAN Gallery in Berlin brought its curated presentations of modern, post-war, and contemporary art –highlighting 20th century giants such as Pablo Picasso and Jean Dubuffet alongside Cy Twombly, and Andy Warhol.
Pearl Lam Galleries
The esteemed doyenne of the Chinese art world, Pearl Lam returns formidable figure in the Chinese art world, Pearl Lam brought a fresh curatorial approach to, juxtaposing the likes of Zhu Jinshi, Damian Elwes and Antony Micallef with rising names such as Michal Korman, reflecting the gallery’s dynamic blend of global perspectives.
10 Chancery Lane Gallery
Established in 2001 by Katie de Tilly, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery emerged during the early momentum of Hong Kong’s contemporary art scene. The gallery has been championing contemporary artists from across the Asia-Pacific for more than twenty years, and among its celebrated exhibitions is the work of Vietnamese artist Vu Dan Tan.
Beijing Commune
Since its founding in 2004, the Beijing Commune has become a cornerstone of the 798 Art District. While the gallery initially focused on group exhibitions exploring diverse currents in contemporary art, it now concentrates on solo shows that support deep artistic research and expression. It remains a key platform for both established and emerging voices in Chinese art.
Silverlens Gallery
The homegrown Manila gallery helmed by Isa Lorenzo and Rachel Rillo has grown into a globally recognized force with its 2022 opening in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. It brought the gallery’s rich line-up of diasporic artists to a wider international audience. The gallery celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 continuing its mission to celebrate the work of artists whose work engages deeply with identity and cultural narratives.
Sabrina Amrani Gallery
Since opening its doors in Madrid’s historic Malasaña district in 2011, Sabrina Amrani Gallery has built an internationally focused program spotlighting artists whose practices resonate with the social and political issues of the Global South. Their line-up at this year’s fair showcased striking works by :mentalKLINIK, Carlos Aires, Joël Andrianomearisoa, Josep Grau-Garriga, and Wardha Shabbir, all of whom explore contemporary themes with bold, daring perspectives.
